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25 Secrets France Will Never Tell You — But I Will 🇫🇷
A love letter to the quirks, beauty, and hidden logic of a country that keeps us all guessing.
Nov 12, 2025
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FRENCH CHRISTMAS COOKIES — my new eBook is out! 🎄
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Missed the live? Here’s the replay — and everything we covered about planning a 2-night Strasbourg city break from Paris.
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I'm going LIVE tomorrow on Substack: a cosy city break from Paris
City breaks from Paris by train, starting with Strasbourg 🚆✨
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City Breaks from Paris: Less Than Two Hours, A World Away
Eight French cities, personal favourites, all within easy reach of Paris by train.
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The Gallic Rooster: France’s Proud, Crowing Symbol
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Buried in Paris by Mistake: The Pharaoh Beneath the Bastille
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La Rentrée: France’s September Ritual That Resets a Nation
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One Cake. One Crown. No Mercy. Understanding France at Epiphany
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